Convert Earth's distance from sun to hand
Please provide values below to convert Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to Earth's distance from sun.
How to Convert Earth's Distance From Sun to Hand
1 AU_dist = 1472419987204.72 hand
Example: convert 15 AU_dist to hand:
15 AU_dist = 15 × 1472419987204.72 hand = 22086299808070.9 hand
Earth's Distance From Sun to Hand Conversion Table
| Earth's distance from sun | hand |
|---|
Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.